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Question 8 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

What are the components of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?

Answer
A
base plus sugar plus three phosphates
B
base plus three phosphates
C
adenosine plus one phosphate
D
sugar plus three phosphates

Explanation

ATP is made of adenine, a nitrogenous base, attached to ribose, a five-carbon sugar; together these form adenosine. Adenosine is joined to three phosphate groups, so the correct choice is base plus sugar plus three phosphates.

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